Recent content by Gamma1214

I'll agree with both of the above and would use whatever I find aesthetically pleasing and affordable. As mem points out, it's not structural. My only other consideration (since you mention tripping) might be weight but I'm not sure if you'd be planning to portage your utility station / thwart...

Now that I've started some strips with that perfect edge, I'll agree that using a joiner is a great idea. I think it would allow me to slice up the entire 14 inch board without the edge becoming too wavy, and it makes it unnecessary to discard the first strip. As for thickness planing; I don't...

They're termed "square stern" around here and @memaquay has built at least one that he powers with an outboard motor. As for flipping it: Higher speeds increase the risk of overturning on any type of boat but I have no idea how to minimize the risk except to keep speed within your risk...

I know I told mem that I'd get crackin' on this build this weekend but I've hit another snag with the plans. I misunderstood the scale and had them printed about 80% of the actual size. This might leave me with an Olympic Sprint boat (if I leave station spacing at 12 inches) but I doubt that...

Oh boy... Once more, CTN excels at separating me from loose change... Maybe I can offset the $50 cost by not printing maps on waterproof paper but that seems like it puts an unwise amount of faith in the case remaining waterproof.

I got your back mem... I'll get back to my next build this weekend (not an outdoor adventure but it's a distraction).

I'll mail you a couple of Dollar General bags. I'm pretty sure they're actually seeds, and that's how the invasive stores are spreading. Sure seems like you'll see a yellow, plastic DG bag along the road somewhere and, next thing ya know, a store pops up.

Well, be safe out there but I won't have to worry about it because it appears that my house is a civilian target. I'm not certain why anyone would wanna nuke me but I guess there could be worse ways to go and they may have their reasons...

Prior to refrigeration, harvesting ice on Erie was a huge business.

I usually stop just short of oddly-flavored Spam (but, if I'm hungry enough...)

The parks have elevated platforms called chickees that people can camp upon. They usually include port-a-potties also. It makes camping easier in the really marshy areas and keeps you up out of reach of the gators. I searched some TRs to find a good picture but most have "photobucket"...

Woodsmoke and horses... if Chanel ever bottles that combo I might have to get married again.

Those buggers get up to 35 lbs... I'd probably cook one up just to see. (and here I thought rodents of unusual size didn't really exist)

No face shield but I've been pretty happy with the Guidewear jackets from Cabela's / Bass Pro Shops. They're lightweight, waterproof, breathe reasonably well and have held up really well. They've become my go-to light jacket for windy or rainy weather on trips or around home. They also seem to...

I'll agree that it's better than coon. I like to parboil young groundhogs and they taste a lot like rabbit to me. Best part is that just about any farmer will let you hunt them and doing so virtually guarantees you access during deer season.